2008 BMW 335XI Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 BMW 335XI, 2% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a huge problem on a ton of Bmw vehicles that are equipped with Bmw's adaptive headlight technology. Not only is it a huge problem on the cars, but is a danger to other vehicles on the road and the safety of the driver and passengers of said Bmw. The adaptive headlights will move as the car moves (left/right and up/down). These headlights have a mechanism in them that control the movement and it breaks quite often especially on bumpy roads. Bmw dealerships will say you hit a pot hole and the light mechanism broke. You will need a whole new assembly and it cost $1800 . …”
NHTSA complaint #10609748, filed 2014-07, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10148275Apr 1, 2014"One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: * The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10149344Apr 1, 2013Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Sticks Out.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 335XI
29 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 335XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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